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Averting Desegregation
Louisiana state legislature approved extreme measures to avert New Orleans school desegregation. -
Making History
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter were the first two African American students to attend The Univeristy of Georgia. -
James Meredith
James Meredith, an African American man, was denied the entry to the University of Mississippi. -
James Meredith
After finally getting accepted, James Meredith graduated with a degree in political science. -
Money Aid for Schools
President Johnson asks Congress to approve additional money for education. -
Aid was provided
A $1.3 billion school-aid bill was passed by the US Senate. -
Seattle School Boycott
Seattle school boycott of 1966 was a protest fighting the racial segregation in Seattle pupblic schools. -
Walk-Outs
In Philadelphia students orgaized a walk out to protest the racial inequality of schools. -
Bilingual Education Act
The Bilingual Education Act was passed. In recongition of the needs of students with limited English speaking disability. -
Tinker v. Des Moines Case
Students have the freedom of speech in schools after the United State Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 decision in favor for the students.